What to plant in May in Rimini This page summarizes what is worth doing in May in Rimini, using typical weather for the period and local sowing and transplanting windows.
Summary Recommended direct sowing 16 Indoor seed starts 13 Recommended transplants 13 Crops to wait on 0 May in Rimini is a month rich in garden options. There are 23 useful crops: Swiss chard, Broccoli, Carrot, Tuscan kale, Cucumber, Onion, Green bean, Fennel, Strawberry, Lettuce, Eggplant, Potato, Pepper, Pea, Tomato, Parsley, Radish, Rosemary, Arugula, Sage, Spinach, Pumpkin, Zucchini. The same card can combine direct sowing, indoor seed starts, transplanting when they overlap in the month.
Before starting, watch especially for: overall climate risk is moderate.
Crops for this month Each crop appears once. Inside the card you can see the useful options for the month, such as direct sowing, indoor starts, transplanting, or a cautious wait.
Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 19 to July 19Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from March 20 to October 6)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from March 12 to October 25)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: May 31Estimated harvest: July 19Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from May 10 to August 13Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 31 to September 3)Transplanting: May 31Estimated harvest: July 19Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellTransplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: from May 7 to May 31Estimated harvest: from June 25 to July 19Success probability: 80%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 35 days after sowing (from April 21 to September 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from April 5 to October 10)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 28 days after sowing (from March 16 to October 20)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from June 2 to August 9)Direct sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 29 to August 28Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 56 days after sowing (from May 31 to August 20)Transplanting: May 31Estimated harvest: August 3Success probability: 80%Climate attention: medium heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 24 to July 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 31 to August 22)Transplanting: May 31Estimated harvest: August 8Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from July 19 to August 18Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high heat, high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from May 1 to September 23)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from May 25 to June 24Success probability: 100%Climate attention: medium heat, medium dry spellStart indoors: all MayExpected transplant: 42 days after sowing (from April 21 to October 1)Transplanting: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 29 to July 29Success probability: 93%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: all MayEstimated harvest: from June 4 to July 4Success probability: 100%Climate attention: high heat, medium dry spellDirect sowing: May 31Estimated harvest: August 28Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellStart indoors: from May 10 to July 24Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 31 to August 14)Transplanting: May 31Estimated harvest: August 28Success probability: 83%Climate attention: high dry spellDirect sowing: May 31Estimated harvest: July 14Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellStart indoors: from May 10 to August 15Expected transplant: 21 days after sowing (from May 31 to September 5)Transplanting: May 31Estimated harvest: July 14Success probability: 83%Climate attention: medium dry spellWhy the calendar changes Local check In Rimini, exposure, wind, soil, and containers can move the practical date by a few days. Check the short forecast before sowing or transplanting.
Climate risk for the month Average minimum temperature 13.18 C Average maximum temperature 20.47 C Average temperature 16.87 C Average rain 63.7 mm Average dry spell 9.6 days Average solar radiation 21.03 overall climate risk is moderate FAQ Which crop has the clearest window in May in Rimini? Start with Swiss chard for direct sowing during from May 1 to May 31. The estimated harvest is from June 19 to July 19 and the best estimated success rate is 100%.
Which crop can be started indoors in May? For Broccoli, the useful indoor seed period is from February 7 to August 25. The expected transplanting window is from March 20 to October 6 and it is best to start seedlings 42 days earlier.
What limits May most in Rimini? Check irrigation and soil moisture: the average dry spell reaches 9.6 days, even with average rain of 63.7 mm. Monthly averages: minimum 13.18 C, maximum 20.47 C, rain 63.7 mm, and dry spell 9.6 days.
Sources and limits Use these dates as practical guidance, not fixed deadlines. Exposure, soil, containers, irrigation, and the next few days' forecast can move the right timing earlier or later.
Municipality registry: ISTAT Local historical climate: NASA POWER Daily API Representative weather point: GeoNames Crop needs: OrtoClima Last data update: May 10, 2026 Related pages